Petal Pals
old garden · Year unknown
Roger Lambelin
3-4 feet (90-120 cm)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Medium (approx. 3 inches)
Bloom habit
Often borne in small clusters.
Petal count
Double (approx. 25-40 petals)
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
bicolor
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green.
Foliage surface
Leathery and matte.
Fragrance Notes
Sweet, spicy damask fragrance.
Color Description
Deep crimson-red petals with distinctive white serrated edges.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet (90-120 cm)
Spread
2-3 feet (60-90 cm)
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Fair; needs good air circulation.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained, avoiding overhead watering to prevent foliage diseases.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Light prune in early spring to remove dead or damaged wood and shape the bush; can be pruned after the first major flush to encourage repeat blooming.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and mildew; monitor regularly.
🧬 Pedigree
Fisher Holmes x (unnamed seedling)